Want to BOOST Your Metabolism? The Science on Metabolism Hacks for Weight Loss
Bite Back with Abbey Sharp
Exploring the Reality of Metabolism Hacks
This chapter explores various hacks purported to boost metabolism, including cold plunges and high-intensity interval training. It emphasizes the importance of balanced eating over quick fixes, revealing the limited impact of these methods based on scientific research.
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m going to be unpacking all things metabolism. I will be explaining in detail that metabolism is a lot more than just how many calories you burn to maintain your body weight, and exactly how much your metabolism slows down with aging and weight loss. I then will be going into detail on various metabolism boosting “hacks” and exactly how many extra calories they would burn. These include: eating breakfast, mini meals/snacks, cold plunges, spicy food, caffeine and green tea, HIIT workouts, protein and muscle mass. Finally, I will be talking about the effect of an increased metabolism on fat loss (it’s a bit depressing…) This episode is loaded with quotable details you won’t want to miss!!
Thank you to Eric Williamson for the research support on this episode. Follow him @eric.williamson.phd
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
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